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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F85EXR
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Revealed July 2012
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is very similar but the F80EXR (1/2") and SZ5 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The F80EXR was revealed 3 years prior to the SZ5 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the F80EXR grades versus the SZ5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Panasonic SZ5

 F80EXR SZ5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 SZ5 F80EXR 
RevealedJuly 2012June 2010Fresher by 25 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic SZ5

 F80EXR SZ5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm F80EXR has exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic SZ5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the F80EXR versus the SZ5.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F80EXR and SZ5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the F80EXR and SZ5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F80EXR with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic SZ5 will offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older F80EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Street photography details
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography details
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (210 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
great zoom (270mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (210 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition (136 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ5
38
quite wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Vlogging camera
27
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (210 grams)
32
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (136 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic SZ5
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Also Known as FinePix F85EXR -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 gr (0.46 lb) 136 gr (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $400 $195